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1 C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E PERSONAL INFORMATION First Name Surname Address Alessia Bruno Telephone number (++39) Nationality 525, Via Comunale Sorrivoli, 47521, Cesena, Italy [email protected] Italian Date of Birth Gender Female CURRENT EMPLOYMENT April 2010 to Present Private Practitioner: Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Health Professions Council Registered PYL24581 (HPC, UK), EMDR Europe Practitioner (UK & Irealand EMDR Association, EMDR Italia). Psicologo-Psicoterapeuta (Psychotherapist) Albo degli Psicologi dell Emilia-Romagna n.6097 (Italian Clinical Psychologists and Psychotherapists Registration Body). To liaise and maintain collaborative and supportive relationships with the British and the Italian National Health Service, with Bologna University and with Alcohol and Drugs Rehabilitation Units. Clinical activities: Training, Teaching, Research, development of Substance Misuse Rehabilitation programs, and delivery of Psychological Therapies with children, adults and people with cognitive disabilities. WORK EXPERIENCE April 2012 to Present Trainer for the NHS, workshop accredited by the Ministry of Health (continuing professional development): Zero Tolerance towards Aggression. The psychological impact of aggressive behaviour towards National Health Service staff. (April - November 2012; Cesena, Italy) September 2011 Trainer at the National Training accredited by the Ministry of Health (continuing professional development): The Psychology of Trauma: Theoretical Models and evidence-based therapies; Trauma focused cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR and Compassion focused therapy. An international overview (10 th -11 th September, Riccione, Italy) May 2011 Trainer at the National Training: The Psychology of Trauma: Theoretical Models and evidence-based therapies; Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & EMDR. An international overview (14 th -15 th May, Riccione, Italy) Page 1 - Curriculum vitae of

2 April 2011 Conducted Training for the Italian Red Cross (Youth section): Working psychologically with children: developmental stages, attachment styles and communication patterns (23 rd April, Cesenatico, Italy). June 2011-current Research and Publications: Research Project accepted by the Italian Ethic Committee Prevalence of aggressive behaviours towards staff in NHS Services (Psychiatric Unit, Accident & Emergency Unit, Substance Misuse Service). What is the short-term and the long-term impact on staff psychological well-being. March 2011 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Listening to the unbearable (Il Disturbo Post-Traumatico da Stress. Ascoltare l Inascoltabile ). July 2010 November 2010 Bruno, A. (2010) Burnout, Psychological Morbidity and Job Satisfaction. A comparative study between staff who work in substance misuse services and staff who work in adult mental health services Medicina Psicosomatica, 55 (3), 102. Bruno, A. Burnout, Psychological Morbidity and Job Satisfaction. A comparative study between staff who work in substance misuse services and staff who work in adult mental health services Abstract presented at the National Conference of Positive Psychology 04 th -05 th November 2010,Bologna, Italy. October 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 Conducted Teachings: Being a Clinical Psychologist in the UK (University of Bologna, Italy) Post-Traumatic Stress, Major Depression and Eating Disorders in young people. Which psychological therapies are supported by research? (NHS/A.U.S.L. Ferrara, Italy). Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). A reflective practice and the Scientific Perspective.(NHS, Dumfries and Galloway, UK). How to become a Clinical Psychologist in the UK. The positive challenges(university of Bologna, Italy). Page 2 - Curriculum vitae of

3 November March 2010 Name and address of employer Occupation or position held Main activities and responsibilities March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 Mr Ian Hancock: Nithbank Building, DG1 2SA, Dumfries (UK) Department of Psychological Services and Research. Dumfries and Galloway National Health Service Board. Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol.) Conducted Psychologica Therapies: Individual, couple and family therapy with adults and young people. Conducting EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, Compassion focused Therapy for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress disorder in refugees, asylum seekers and in the general population. Conducting psychological terapies such as Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Threapy in patients with Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, and Personality Disorders.. Managerial Activity: Management of Psychology referrals to Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board, liaison with General Practitioner, coordination of multidisciplinary team meetings (Community Mental Health Team, CMHT). Supervision: Support and ensure that professional and clinical qualities and academic standards are met in Trainees Clinical Psychologist thereby producing clinicians that are skilled and fit for practice. Support and develop competencies and clinical skills in Community Mental Health Team members (support workers, social workers, Occupational Therapist, Community Psychiatric Nurses). Supervision and Consultancy to Voluntary Organisation Mental Health Association ). Conducted Trainings: Improve engagement and increase motivation by applying psychological strategies to patients with Eating Disorders. (Weight Management Clinic, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK). Preventing Burnout and promoting Psychological Well-being (Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK). Conducted Teachings: Doctorate Dissertation: Burnout, Pscyhological Morbidity and Job Satisfaction. A comparative study between staff who work in substance misuse service and staff who work in adult mental health service (Edinburgh University/NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK). Page 3 - Curriculum vitae of

4 EDUCATION AND TRAINING April 2010 April 2008-April 2010 Name and type of organisation and aims of training November 2009 EMDR Europe Practitioner European Accreditation as EMDR Therapist (Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Registered with UK & Ireland EMDR & EMDR Italia Associations Alexandra Richman EMDR Training School (UK) The accreditation process consists in treating patients with PTSD and/or with history of traumas with developed into a clinical difficulty. The clinical work is regularly reviewed and discussed in supervision with an accredited EMDR Consultant. The aim is to acquire competencies in the 8 core phases of EMDR therapy with the aim of treating patients presenting with clinical problems associated to traumatic experiences. To increased awareness on ethical aspects of EMDR clinical practice and maximise the patient s protection. Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol.) Health Professions Council Registered n. PYL24581 (UK) September 2004-September 2009 Name and type of organisation and aims of training April 2009-September 2009 Clinical Psychology Doctorate Training (5 years full-time post-graduate clinical training) Edinburgh University Clinical Psychology Doctorate Training and Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board (UK). The training consists in four days a week of Clinical Work (psychological terapie, note taking, writing psychological report, conducting assessments, administering questionnaires, attending mental health meetings, liaise with local organisations and general practitioners, provide training, teaching, consultancy), one day Research/study day (small scale research projects and final doctorate thesis dissertation, and is composed by six theoretical models. The Trainee Clinical Psychologist receives weekly supervision throughout the clinical psychology doctorate training. The aim is to train clinical psychologists at a doctorate level providing them with competencies such applying psychological skills to clinical problems (assess, formulate, evaluate, solve problems), have practical and research skills, communicate effectively with staff, with multidisciplinary teams and with supervisors, be aware in the values required to work with people from different ethnic backgrounds and use supervision effectively. Department of Psychological Services and Research. NHS Dumfries and Galloway (UK), and Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course (Edinburgh University, UK) Trainee Clinical Psychologist working in the Older Adult Service Taking part at team meetings, conducting assessments, psychological therapies, administration of tests aimed at assessing cognitive impairments caused by stroke and dementia. Consultancy and training to nurses on psychological techniques to support older adult patients with memory problems. August August 2009 October 2008-April 2009 Conducted Doctorate Dissertation (Edinburgh University/ Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board, UK). Department of Psychological Services and Research. NHS Dumfries and Galloway (UK), and Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course (Edinburgh University, UK) Trainee Clinical Psychologist working at the Trauma Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers ( COMPASS TEAM, Glasgow, UK). Taking part at team meetings, conducting assessments, psychological therapies, consultancy to voluntary organisations. Working with interpreters and liaise with local charity/non-statutory organisations. Page 4 - Curriculum vitae of

5 March 2009 Conducted Teachings: Vicarious Traumatisation in practitioners who work with adult survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse: Literature Review. (COMPASS TEAM, Glasgow, UK). January 2009 October 2007-October 2008 Psychological Therapies with Asylum Seekers and Refugees victims of trauma ( Coach House Trust, Voluntary Organisation, Glasgow, UK) Department of Psychological Services and Research. NHS Dumfries and Galloway (UK), and Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course (Edinburgh University, UK) Trainee Clinical Psychologist working in the Substance Misuse Service and in the Scottish Prison Service. Taking part at team meetings, conducting assessments, individual psychological therapies, and selfhelp groups to prevent alcohol relapse in detoxed patients. Liaison with social services to prevent abuse and neglect in children of parents with addiction problems. October 2008 October 2008 August 2008 May 2008 February 2008 October 2006-October 2007 Speaker at the National Conference Working in Substance Misuse across Specialties. Dual Diagnosis and Cognitive-Behavioural Integrated Treatment (Edinburgh, UK). Conducted Trainings Vicarious Traumatisation in Clinical Practice (Voluntary Organisation, Mental Health Association, Stranraer, UK). Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR. Theoretical Models and Research (Substance Misuse Service, Cameron House, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK) Motivational Interviewing within Addictions (Substance Misuse Service, Cameron House, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK). Glasgow Hospital for Sick Children.. NHS Greater Glasgow (UK), and Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course (Edinburgh University, UK) Trainee Clinical Psychologist working in Children and Young people Services. Taking part at team meetings, conducting assessments, behavioural observations at school, psychological therapies with children, with adolescents and their families, administration of tests aimed at assessing severe and moderate mental health problems (eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, neurological disorders, learning disability, autism and psychosis) and development of treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary team. May 2007 March 2007 Conducted Trainings Diagnosis and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (Voluntary Organisation, Mental Health Association, Stranraer, UK) Conducted Research: Evaluation of a pre and post- intervention in children affected by ADHD and Asperger Syndrome. Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) Group. (Knightswood Clinic, Glasgow, UK). Page 5 - Curriculum vitae of

6 October 2005-October 2006 Department of Psychological Services and Research. NHS Dumfries and Galloway (UK), and Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course (Edinburgh University, UK) Trainee Clinical Psychologist working in Severe and Enduring Mental Health Services. Taking part at team meetings, observing psychiatric sessions and ECT treatments, conducting assessments and delivering individual psychological therapies. Conducting self-help groups, based on the cognitive behavioural therapy approach, aimed at treating sleep disorders and Major Depression. May October 2005 Department of Psychological Services and Research. NHS Dumfries and Galloway (UK), and Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course (Edinburgh University, UK) Trainee Clinical Psychologist working in Learning Disability Services Conducting assessments and administering scales aimed at evaluating the overall functioning, delivering psychological therapies and intervention to manage aggressive and sexually inappropriate behavior. Collaborate and liaise with social services and multidisciplinary teams. May 2005 September 2004-May 2005 Conducted Research: A comparison between staff psychological well-being in In-patient Unit and in the Community (NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK). Department of Psychological Services and Research. NHS Dumfries and Galloway (UK), and Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course (Edinburgh University, UK) Trainee Clinical Psychologist working in Adult Mental Health Services Taking part at adult mental health team meetings. Conducting group therapy in psychiatric patients with low self-esteem and interpersonal difficulties. Delivering individual psychological therapies to patients diagnosed with Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Personality Disorders and patients victims of domestic violence. Liaison with non-statutory sector (Women s Aid, Dumfries, UK) September 2004 Practitioner Psychologist (Psicologo, Italian title achieved after a year of post-graduate italian clinical training) Registered with the Ordine degli Psicologi dell Emilia-Romagna n.6097 (Clinical Psychologists and Psychotherapists Registration Body, Italy) September 2003-May 2004 November 2002 August 2001-June 2002 Leonardo Scholarship (granted by the University of Bologna). European Project which provided the possibility of working, as part of the Italian post-graduate clinical training, in the National Health Service (UK). B.Sc. Honours in Clinical Psychology; high grade (five years full time undergraduate degree) University of Bologna (Italy). Undrgraduate thesis The comparison between the effectiveness of Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in patients diagnosed with Major Depression. Overseas Scholarship (granted by the University of Bologna). Overseas Project which provided the opportunity to conduct the Honour thesis at York University (Toronto, Canada). Page 6 - Curriculum vitae of

7 PERSONAL SKILLS. The experience within the NHS in the UK has made me even more aware about the importance of Effective approaches which follow the philosophy of the scientist-practitioner. Living and working abroad has allowed me to develop autonomy, independence and accountability; to grow personally and professionally testing every day my resources and my strengths, consequently increasing my resilience. MOTHER TONGUES ITALIAN OTHER LANGUAGES Understanding Reading Writing Communication SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN I have been fortunate to be exposed to a range of different clinicians in different specialties. Throughout my clinical doctorate training I have liaised with several local voluntary organisations, with interpreters and with multi-disciplinary teams. This experience has enabled me to improve my interpersonal skills; and co-working and supervision have been particularly valuable. In addition, working with Refugees and Asylum seekers has given me the great opportunity to think creatively when applying the western psychological models of mental health to non-western cultures. ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES. Following the collaboration with the British Red Cross (Glasgow, UK), I am currently contributing to the development of a project which aims at providing psychological support and training to volunteers of the Italian Red Cross who regularly witness traumatic events during their work. In addition, I am developing a therapeutic program for a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit located in Italy which will host British patients. Furthermore, I am part of a research group (NHS/A.U.S.L Cesena) and we are currently conducting a study which aims at investigating the prevalence of aggressive behaviours towards staff in NHS Services and the impact on their psychological well-being. This is in order to develop guidelines and conduct trainings to address this issue. COMPUTER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES. ARTISTIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCES. OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES DRIVING LICENCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Excellent knowledge of Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Power Point, SPSS e Skype. The passion for the Celtic music has led me to learn playing the violin and the Irish Bodhàn. The range of applicability of psychological knowledge is extremely wide ranging from supervision, teaching, research and clinical work. Living and training abroad and currently collaborating with several organizations has expanded my organisational skills and has increased my adaptability. Italian driving Licence (B) People you may wish to verify my competences with: Professor Giovanni Andrea Fava: [email protected] Mr Ian Hancock, Clinical Director NHS: [email protected] Mr Mike Hopley, Consultant Clinical Psychologist: [email protected] Dr Matthias Schwannauer, Head of Section of Clinical & Health Psychology Programme Director [email protected] Page 7 - Curriculum vitae of